Violent confrontation in Valleyview stemmed from road rage incident: RCMP

KAMLOOPS — A road rage incident escalated into a weapons complaint in Valleyview Wednesday (Aug. 17).

In a news release, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn says officers were called to a fast-food restaurant parking lot in the 1700-block of the East Trans Canada Highway Wednesday at about 1:25 p.m.

Witnesses said a man and woman had been chasing each other with weapons.

“Officers located those involved, both of whom were uninjured, and as part of their investigation, determined the incident started as a result of a road rage incident,” said Evelyn.

Mounties spoke to both of the participants at the scene. They were released pending the investigation’s conclusion.

Witnesses who have yet to speak to RCMP or contribute video of the confrontation are asked to call Kamloops RCMP at (250) 828-3000 and refer to file number 2022-28877.